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[ashtree]

Failure to thrive could also be a possibility. Coccidiosis treatment won't hurt the rest of the babies. Are they on medicated chick starter?
How are they housed? If she is using wood shavings, the chick could have ingested some causing internal issues.

I think we're both in agreement it's probably failure to thrive. Thank you so much for helping to ease my mind.

 

[artsyrobin]

Quote: i was reading that post also, - but the question was raised whether to give corid and med starter at the same time, wasn't sure on the answer

@ashtree i would think once they leave you, it is likely something in the new place

 

[ashtree]

i was reading that post also, - but the question was raised whether to give corid and med starter at the same time, wasn't sure on the answer 

@ashtree
i would think once they leave you, it is likely something in the new place

I know she's not doing medicated starter and treatment but was doing medicated beforehand. And I feel like the faults in me because the chick had curled toes when I sold it with the bunch and I just didn't even notice I just felt guilty for passing on an issue simply because I had a busy weekend. So I'm really hoping the worst is over and we can both rest easy. From now on I'm going to keep mine for a few extra days before selling.

 

[HeyBigRhondaq]

I know she's not doing medicated starter and treatment but was doing medicated beforehand. And I feel like the faults in me because the chick had curled toes when I sold it with the bunch and I just didn't even notice I just felt guilty for passing on an issue simply because I had a busy weekend. So I'm really hoping the worst is over and we can both rest easy. From now on I'm going to keep mine for a few extra days before selling.

I had that same type of issue come up recently with chicks I sold as day olds. Honestly, there are so many things that could cause a little one to pass...even just the stress of moving can wreak havoc. I believe a lot of places have a 48 hour limit on replacing lost chicks. I think that's fair. After that, I mean, really? How do you know a child didn't squeeze it too hard? Or if the place is too warm/cold? The list goes on. But (like you, I'm sure) I want people with my chicks to be happy. It's a balancing act that, quite honestly (for me), depends a lot on how I am treated. Same goes with hatching eggs...I had a buyer tell me NONE were fertile. (They were shipped out of state, and there is a difference between fertile and viable.) I took offense to that. First, I know they're fertile. I've been hatching them! Second, if they can accuse you of selling a bad chick/infertile egg, I believe we have every right to question their brooding/incubation practices.

Now, after that rant, let me say that 9 out of 10 of my experiences with chicken people have been great, and most who keep in contact just want advice and camaraderie. It USUALLY makes me very happy to be involved in the industry. It has also made me much softer as a buyer.

 

[greenbeetle]

I had that same type of issue come up recently with chicks I sold as day olds. Honestly, there are so many things that could cause a little one to pass...even just the stress of moving can wreak havoc. I believe a lot of places have a 48 hour limit on replacing lost chicks. I think that's fair. After that, I mean, really? How do you know a child didn't squeeze it too hard? Or if the place is too warm/cold? The list goes on. But (like you, I'm sure) I want people with my chicks to be happy. It's a balancing act that, quite honestly (for me), depends a lot on how I am treated. Same goes with hatching eggs...I had a buyer tell me NONE were fertile. (They were shipped out of state, and there is a difference between fertile and viable.) I took offense to that. First, I know they're fertile. I've been hatching them! Second, if they can accuse you of selling a bad chick/infertile egg, I believe we have every right to question their brooding/incubation practices.

Now, after that rant, let me say that 9 out of 10 of my experiences with chicken people

have been great, and most who keep in contact just want advice and camaraderie. It USUALLY makes me very happy to be involved in the industry. It has also made me much softer as a buyer.

Just wanted to let you know I have 11 of the Jubilee eggs I got from you that went into lockdown on Wednesday and are due to hatch tomorrow...

So excited...

 

[HeyBigRhondaq]

@greenbeetleYou are definitely one of the 9! That's awesome, and GOOD LUCK hatching. My fingers will be crossed for you.

The four little Cochins are getting bigger and doing great. I hatched out 2 blue, 2 black, 2 splash and 1 that I can't quite tell if it's blue or splash. I only want to end up with a small group, so once I can sex them and pair them up, I may have a few for you (if you're interested).

 

[Kyzmette]

I think we're both in agreement it's probably failure to thrive. Thank you so much for helping to ease my mind.

The constant dribbling indicates a fairly serious intestinal problem, to me. There was likely little to no nutrient absorption, and the poor baby didn't have a chance. If that was the case there wasn't a thing you could do.

 

[Kyzmette]

This is Peng and Pong (Peng was black with a white chest on hatching, and my granddaughter shortened Penguin), Pong is the bluer one. I'm pretty sure they're both boys due to the combs, but the legs are narrow, and while the saddle and hackles look pointed, they're not, that's the lacing. This is what you get from a Minorca/SFH pairing. They're much more mellow than a Minorca, and I like them so much I'm going to hold out hope until they crow; the female Minorca has a pretty big comb for a girl.

 

[Kassaundra]

The skunk was full and content. She had consumed most of the eggs in the nest box. I spoke in monotone the whole time I was moving her from the chicken tractor to the live trap, and I didn't make any sudden moves. I didn't poke or prod her: instead, I talked to her until she walked into the trap on her own. I lifted the end of the live trap a couple of times before I dragged it to the sheet of tin. With a non-threatening approach, she didn't feel the need to protect herself with her stinky rear end.

How is your hand? I'd see a doctor if you detect any signs of infection.

Much better, but that first night I really thought it was having a problem, when I went to bed hours after the injury my whole hand was throbbing and pain shooting up to my elbow. I had washed it many times in hot soapy water, then put Neosporin on it and it was better in the morning. KAT 1, nasty microbes 0

 

[cathiesue]

I really want to just move on. Will someone please make winter stop?